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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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